Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 48%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Southern Careers Institute-Waco, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 24th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Southern Careers Institute-Waco
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | $25,077 | $41,564 | -15% | #306 of 365 | #315 | $7,125 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $23,883 | $31,017 | -12% | #434 of 496 | #433 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $21,645 | $30,215 | -12% | #552 of 637 | #553 | $9,500 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $18,214 | $28,748 | -12% | #83 of 104 | #77 | $6,861 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $25,267 | — | — | — | — | $7,125 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Southern Careers Institute-Waco Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $253,884
- Avg rent near campus: $1,421/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76704 (9.9% cap, Waco)
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Costs & Financial Aid
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Programs & Career Paths
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Southern Careers Institute-Waco's top programs commonly pursue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Southern Careers Institute-Waco a good school?
- Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology